Aquatic birds' census begins in Kanchanpur from today Aquatic birds' census begins in Kanchanpur from today The census of aquatic or water birds have started in Kanchanpur district from today to record the status and population of indigenous and migratory birds dependent on various water bodies and wetlands areas. The census of aquatic or water birds have started in Kanchanpur district from today to record the status and population of indigenous and migratory birds dependent on various water bodies and wetlands areas. Nepal 03 Jan, 2026
EC sets election spending cap at Rs 2.7–3.3 million per constituency EC sets election spending cap at Rs 2.7–3.3 million per constituency The Election Commission (EC) has fixed constituency-wise expenditure ceilings for candidates contesting the March 5 House of Representatives elections, ranging from Rs 2.7 million to Rs 3.3 million. The Election Commission (EC) has fixed constituency-wise expenditure ceilings for candidates contesting the March 5 House of Representatives elections, ranging from Rs 2.7 million to Rs 3.3 million. Nepal 03 Jan, 2026
EC allows withdrawal, replacement of PR candidates EC allows withdrawal, replacement of PR candidates The Election Commission (EC) has said that candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election may withdraw their names within a stipulated timeframe, with political parties allowed to submit replacements. The Election Commission (EC) has said that candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election may withdraw their names within a stipulated timeframe, with political parties allowed to submit replacements. Nepal 03 Jan, 2026
CAAN DG Karn leads technical team to Bhadrapur after Buddha Air runway overrun CAAN DG Karn leads technical team to Bhadrapur after Buddha Air runway overrun A technical team led by Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Deo Chandra Lal Karn, reached Bhadrapur Airport on Saturday morning to assess Friday night’s Buddha Air runway overrun incident. A technical team led by Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Deo Chandra Lal Karn, reached Bhadrapur Airport on Saturday morning to assess Friday night’s Buddha Air runway overrun incident. Nepal 03 Jan, 2026
4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Taplejung 4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Taplejung An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck Taplejung district early Saturday morning, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, Lainchaur. An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck Taplejung district early Saturday morning, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, Lainchaur. Nepal 03 Jan, 2026
Seven injured as Buddha Air ATR-72 overruns runway at Bhadrapur Seven injured as Buddha Air ATR-72 overruns runway at Bhadrapur Seven people, including a co-pilot, were injured after a Buddha Air ATR-72 aircraft overran the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Jhapa on Friday night. Seven people, including a co-pilot, were injured after a Buddha Air ATR-72 aircraft overran the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Jhapa on Friday night. Nepal 03 Jan, 2026
Minister Kharel asserts March 5 HoR election is unstoppable Minister Kharel asserts March 5 HoR election is unstoppable Speaking to the media at Bharatpur Airport on Friday, Minister Kharel said, “The election announced for March 5 will be held at any cost. It will be conducted in an impartial and calm atmosphere.” Speaking to the media at Bharatpur Airport on Friday, Minister Kharel said, “The election announced for March 5 will be held at any cost. It will be conducted in an impartial and calm atmosphere.” Nepal 02 Jan, 2026
More than 1.1 million foreign visitors arrived in Nepal in 2025 More than 1.1 million foreign visitors arrived in Nepal in 2025 According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), 1,147,548 visitors had arrived in the country in 2024. According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), 1,147,548 visitors had arrived in the country in 2024. Nepal 02 Jan, 2026
EC calls for applications to transport election materials EC calls for applications to transport election materials The Election Commission (EC) has invited applications from service providers to transport essential materials for the March 5 House of Representatives elections. The Election Commission (EC) has invited applications from service providers to transport essential materials for the March 5 House of Representatives elections. Nepal 02 Jan, 2026
One shot dead in Laukahi, police intensify search for suspect One shot dead in Laukahi, police intensify search for suspect One person was shot dead in Laukahi of Koshi Rural Municipality–1 in Sunsari last night. One person was shot dead in Laukahi of Koshi Rural Municipality–1 in Sunsari last night. Nepal 01 Jan, 2026
Rasuwagadhi border point reopens after six-month closure Rasuwagadhi border point reopens after six-month closure The Rasuwagadhi border checkpoint, a key overland trade route between Nepal and China, has resumed full operations from Thursday, nearly six months after being shut down due to flood damage. The Rasuwagadhi border checkpoint, a key overland trade route between Nepal and China, has resumed full operations from Thursday, nearly six months after being shut down due to flood damage. Nepal 01 Jan, 2026
2025: Year of Gen Z and unprecedented change 2025: Year of Gen Z and unprecedented change The year 2025 belonged to Gen Z in Nepal, as they propelled unprecedented political change in just 48 hours of rebellion in early September. The year 2025 belonged to Gen Z in Nepal, as they propelled unprecedented political change in just 48 hours of rebellion in early September. Nepal 01 Jan, 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals to Mustang rise by over 18% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals to Mustang rise by over 18% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang, one of Nepal’s key religious and trekking destinations, increased by more than 18 percent in 2025, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang, one of Nepal’s key religious and trekking destinations, increased by more than 18 percent in 2025, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. Nepal 01 Jan, 2026
Man shot dead during hunting trip, five arrested with muzzleloader guns Man shot dead during hunting trip, five arrested with muzzleloader guns Police in Jajarkot have arrested five people with muzzleloader firearms following the death of a man who was shot during a hunting trip, authorities said on Friday. Police in Jajarkot have arrested five people with muzzleloader firearms following the death of a man who was shot during a hunting trip, authorities said on Friday. Nepal 01 Jan, 2026
64 political parties submit closed lists for proportional representation 64 political parties submit closed lists for proportional representation Total of 64 political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation of election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, 2026. Total of 64 political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation of election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepal 31 Dec, 2025
East–West Highway reopens after 24-hour shutdown following LPG tanker accident in Rautahat East–West Highway reopens after 24-hour shutdown following LPG tanker accident in... The East–West Highway, Nepal’s main arterial road, was reopened on Wednesday morning after remaining completely shut for nearly 24 hours due to an overturned LPG tanker truck in Rautahat. The East–West Highway, Nepal’s main arterial road, was reopened on Wednesday morning after remaining completely shut for nearly 24 hours due to an overturned LPG tanker truck in Rautahat. Nepal 31 Dec, 2025
Netizens take dig at RSP proportional representation list Netizens take dig at RSP proportional representation list Netizens have taken a toll on Rastriya Swatantrata Party proportional representation candidates terming exploitation and exclusion of the system. Netizens have taken a toll on Rastriya Swatantrata Party proportional representation candidates terming exploitation and exclusion of the system. Nepal 31 Dec, 2025
22 political parties submit complete PR lists for HoR polls 22 political parties submit complete PR lists for HoR polls According to the closed lists submitted to the Election Commission on December 28 and 29, only 22 parties nominated a full slate of 110 candidates under the PR system. According to the closed lists submitted to the Election Commission on December 28 and 29, only 22 parties nominated a full slate of 110 candidates under the PR system. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
LPG bullet truck overturns in Rautahat, East–West Highway blocked LPG bullet truck overturns in Rautahat, East–West Highway blocked The East–West Highway in Rautahat remained obstructed on Tuesday after a bullet truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned in a forest area of Chandrapur Municipality. The East–West Highway in Rautahat remained obstructed on Tuesday after a bullet truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned in a forest area of Chandrapur Municipality. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
Tamu Lhosar being marked today Tamu Lhosar being marked today The Gurung community is observing the Tamu Lhosar today as the community's New Year. In the Gurung language, ‘Lho’ means year and ‘Sar’ denotes change. The Gurung community is observing the Tamu Lhosar today as the community's New Year. In the Gurung language, ‘Lho’ means year and ‘Sar’ denotes change. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
Nepal Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building.
Nepal President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan.
Health HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.
Nepal One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning.
Nepal PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme.
Nepal More women than men in PR closed list for HoR elections With 29 days remaining until the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation (PR) system showing a higher number of women candidates than men.
Business Gold up Rs 14,400 per tola, silver gains Rs 265 Gold price in the domestic market rebounded strongly on Wednesday after days of decline, rising by Rs 14,400 per tola.
Environment Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025
